Today was the day that Joe Giudice’s sentencing for his driver’s license case finally happened. Joe took a plea deal with basically means he won’t do any time for the state charge as they are going to let his federal time count toward his 18 month sentence. Joe is so dumb he almost REFUSED THE PLEA DEAL! So the story here is if you are going to commit a lot of crimes, do them all at once so you can do your sentences all together in a federal prison. Today in court, Joe the judge managed to inflict the maximum pain he could other than time. He took Joe’s license for two years and hit him with the maximum fine of $10,000.
NJ.Com reporter Vicki Hyland was in court for the ruling. Joe asked if he could drive the kids down to the end of the driveway where the bus stops. The judge said he could not. He could walk them to the end of the long driveway. Isn’t Gia old enough to drive? Why not get a golf cart and let her drive the girls to the end of the driveway. Or they could just walk, like I did when I lived in the back of a huge apartment complex and had to walk uphill both ways in the deep snow. Kids today are such wimps.
In other news, Joe says in the interview with Extra! that he cries every time he leaves the prison and that he and the girls and her mother go almost every weekend. It doesn’t sound like Joe and Melissa Gorga visit. Joe says Teresa calls or emails him everyday and still plans his daily schedule.
But some of the most interesting Tea comes from the Daily Mail story. It’s clear that Joe doesn’t think he is a criminal. Despite being convicted of numerous felonies and a driving record that the judge clearly found appalling today. And that despite RHONJ “being like a job” LOL he is willing to take the 6 figure paycheck but “they” are going to hold out for big money. It’s like Joe doesn’t realize he will likely be in prison before filming starts up again. If it starts up again.
But despite the Giudices’ convictions and prison terms, Joe insisted that he and Teresa are ‘not bad people.’ ‘We’re not, you know, these criminals or whatever,’ he said.
‘I don’t know, whatever the h*** they make us out to be.’
He was also certain of one thing: The family’s return to the Real Housewives franchise will not be definite, even when their jail terms are behind them. And if it does happen, they will ‘do it differently’.
‘The only good thing about it is the money. Is it fun? No. But after doing it for so many years, it’s almost like a job. It’s not a big deal,’ he said. ‘Now, it’s pretty easy. It’s an easy job.
‘The numbers would have to be very big in order to go back. As of right now, there’s nothing really. Not that they don’t want us… they want us. If the number’s right, that’s the only way.’
He added that he believed his business with Bravo TV ‘added gas to the fire’ in relation to his and Teresa’s convictions, turning ‘something that should have been really nothing’ into ‘a big deal’.
‘If I knew what I know now and I would do it again, I would know what to do and what not to do, so it would be easier. You learn by mistakes,’ he said, adding that he now does not trust lawyers.
And did any of his RHONJ co-stars step up to the plate in the wake of his and Teresa’s sentencing?
‘Nobody really,’ he said. Actually, one guy, Rino. [And] Dina… Dina’s been here a few times.’
I thought it was sweet that Rino stopped by to check on Joe. I knew Dina would, but it’s nice that Rino did. He seems like good people.
I’m happy to know that Dina really was looking out for Tre and the family. That’s nice to know she was genuine about it. I always liked her.
I am happy about that too. So there is two of us now 🙂
Joe says Dina has been there “a few times” What does that mean?
She showed up more than once.
In Joe’s mind, a criminal does violent things. Let’s face it, he’s not that bright and his mind can’t compute what he did as a crime. I think he knows it was wrong, but just doesn’t think of it as a crime or himself as a criminal. Maybe he’ll figure it out after a long prison stay.
Tamara, really? How are they suppose to pay for a golf cart?
I cannot STAND these two buffoons.
“The numbers would have to be very big…”
F Off.
Ugh, what a POS. If they lived like normal folk, that would be enough money.
Seriously, does this dumbass listen to his attorney? I’m sure atty’s first rule/advice in a criminal case is to STFU! I realize none in this group grasp the big picture, but does “juicy joe” even comprehend that this may all conclude with his DEPORTATION? Like white collar crimes aren’t real criimes… Gimme a break with this grown ass jersey shore group. Tre isn’t the only dim one in this box of bulbs.
Everybody comprehends: may result in deportation. The thing is, once the government deports him – they can kiss all the fines and repayment BYE.
The process is lengthy and expensive for the government – they need to make sure they do not violate civil rights and EU regulations. I, personally do not think he will be deported. More, I don’t want him to be deported.
I seriously doubt he listens to his attorney. Since he was quoted as saying he doesn’t trust attorneys, it looks like in Joe’s world their convictions are the fault of their attorneys. Maybe if they had been honest in their dealings with the attorneys AND the court, they might have had a better outcome.
Nice that Rino visited, and it sounds like Dina is actually a good friend to her….and it’s pretty awful that her own brother can’t be bothered to visit.
I know the popular opinion is that Joe and Melissa have deserted the giudices in their time of need, but have we all forgotten the reunion? Juicy and ESPECIALLY Tre were seething with anger towards Joe and Melissa. My theory has always been that Joe and Melissa did the exact same things and did not get caught and Teresa is REALLY pissed off about it.
On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 12:48 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Interesting theory, Tamara. I could see it. In that case, I hope they’re sending really nice care packages. Seems a little stupid to do a reality show with that sort of stuff hiding in your closet.
Definitely. There is no way Joe and Melissa have the money to support their lifestyle. I think Joe and Melissa however saw what happened to Teresa and they are holding on to dear life with minimum payments but it will all collapse with a single sneeze soon.
Melissa and Joe have been very quite ever since that car dealer that was supposedly in kahoots with them about the green garbage plan go arrested. I hope for their sake, that was just a bunch of fake storyline.
On Sat, Apr 4, 2015 at 6:03 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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My mistake, I thought Teresa was in prison. What’s with the daily emails from prison?
Sounds like a mid-level spa. I don’t understand.
Teresa and Joe burned most real friendships they had. Why isn’t Mellissa around? I’m confused.
Teresa had to say something horrible to Mellissa for her not to be there for the girls.
Melissa is not around because she doesn’t give a damn, and never did. Melissa is about Melissa only.
I think Tre blames Melissa for ratting her out.
I thought that too. Hopefully she doesn’t get hours of video chat and other internet access like some other inmates we know of. Nothing would surprise me.
I used to think joe was just dumb and kinda felt sorry for him. This post puts an end to that. He’s just another asshole on bravo who thinks the world owes them everything. How long is the driveway? Can’t believe he had the nerve to even ask that! Looking forward to his prison sentence. Jerk..
Oh, He’s still very dumb, that will never end.
I misspoke. Let me clarify. I didn’t mean to retract dumbness from his resume, just wanted to add ASSHOLE To it. Lol.
I don’t know about Melissa, but the interview from jail must be because they need money to pay the $10,000 fine. It’s not as if he has a job. By now it is like an animal that grew in captivity and if you send it back to the wild, it would not survive. They have been in the “reality tv world” for so long that they can’t do anything else. They need to sell interviews to pay for their expenses. He said it himself in other words.
I thought I read that Theresa was still mad a Melissa and Joe for EVEN coming on the show in the first place and trying to take her down. Um nothing valid, Theresa hates her for nothing..LOL
What a dumb ox! He blames their conviction on TV “something that should have been really nothing’ into ‘a big deal’!!!
Joe and Teresa, you are both criminals! Accept it and teach your daughters to take responsibility for their actions.
I’d like to know how much they were paif for the Us Weekly pictures. TT do you have any i side information on that? Crime does pay!
I wanted to post a comment but…….I just can’t. Too disgusted.
I really fear for those children. I hope they do not end up so screwed up and I hope they have happy futures. They just seem so spoiled and their parents are fame whore criminals. She can get paid to do story after story about how much she loves them but she should not have let greed and fame run her life and damage her family. Sad.
I apologize if this has been answered before, but is this the house that is in foreclosure? Also, how do they keep payments from US Weekly from being applied to restitution? I understand how the little one thinks her mom is at work if Teresa calls everyday with the schedule. Unbelievable.
TT, Thanks, this is an interesting update. He just doesn’t get it, and either does Teresa. I’m glad Rino checked on them, too. Rino and his wife are good people. I like Dina, and I’m like you, I knew she would be there. Hope you’re feeling better and have a great Easter dinner with your favorite wine.
(I like Rino.)
They get to have money to live. Restitution is on top of that, whatever it is.
And yes! Joe, Gia or even Milania can drive that truck on their property. Joe was being a dick and the judge handed it right back. Hell, we teach our kids to drive by 9 years old around here. You don’t need a license to drive on private property. (You don’t even need one to race in NASCAR)
Get a “farm use” tag for an old truck and go about your business. Watch Joe do just that. It’s not right but it is available to anyone…
@ nuna. What?!?!?
This isn’t their last time before a judge for sure. I don’t know if it was how they were raised or what but these two just don’t think that what they are doing is wrong and that is clear for anyone to see.
I wonder if the fact that they never really get punished plays into it. Joe has continued driving and escaping court for 4 years since he originally got caught. 4 years. Teresa is sleeping somewhere else at night but she’s still able to run her home, enjoy creature comforts, be around her kids. She’ll likely be home for Christmas this year and they probably will let Joe stay out until the new year. They paid their fines with money they earned just sitting down for a few hours in front of a camera, there was no selling off the family silver or downsizing vehicles or homes involved. Joe won’t get deported despite having committed way worse crimes than most people who get deported do. Where is the pain in any of this?
There are a whole lot of Tre-huggers out there that also believe they are being wrongly imprisoned. It’s scary out there in THE WORLD.
On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 1:09 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Hello, I’m Katherine and I’m a Tre-hugger. My last hug for Tre was during her therapy sessions with her brother and SIL. [Scattered applause.] TT and her crew have assisted in my recovery efforts and I am grateful to have seen the light.
Joe will likely be shipped to Italy after he graduates from college. Tre doesn’t want to go, and neither do her kiddos, but she may not have a choice. They can learn something from Alex and Simon who whisked away to Australia about rebuilding your life after reality tv.
I don’t see Tre divorcing Joe. I think if the kids and Tre are allowed to follow Joe to Italy they have some hope of a fresh start. Maybe.
On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 1:09 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Pretty sorry to ask a judge if you can DRIVE your kids down the driveway before school. I’ll bet that driveway is all of 50 yards. It’s not like the live down 3 miles of dirt road on a ranch in Fargo, ND for God’s sake.
If he were to walk them down the drive, that’s healthy outdoor activity as well as part of precious bonding time with your children before they grow up and are too cool for such things. They could make a daily adventure of it if he would use his imagination. The could run and toss a ball in spring and summer, kick leaves in the fall, and toss snowballs in winter. Not to mention just engage in conversation before the bus comes.
He just doesn’t seem like he wants to spend time with them because they’re GIRLS. Teresa committed the sin of “not giving him” the son he wanted. Isn’t it the male’s sperm that decides the gender of the child? What a cave-dweller.
What’s wrong with that judge? They can’t walk down the driveway to the bus because their hair would get all mussed. For a Guidice girl that’s a catastrophe. On a windy day they would be chasing all around the yard after Audriana’s massive hairbows. It simply can’t be done. Nonna will have to come over every day and drive them down the driveway.
Hahaha! That made me picture that scene with Boromir from the Fellowship of the Ring. “One does not simply walk down the driveway…”
I wonder how the license suspension is gonna affect how often joe and the girls get to visit Theresa in prison and joes ability to take care of thr girls in general. Maybe he hid enough money from the Feds to hire a full time chauffeur?
Hmm, wasn’t a gasoline powered transport called the bus invented? If he and his girls want to see Teresa, they can use alternatives. Doesn’t the east coast have great commuter trains? Maybe public transport is too lesbian.
commuter trains maybe. Not sure about that one. But let’s be real. Juicy would likely just break the law again before he puts his entitled butt on a public bus.
I wrote plebian, but obviously it is not in the autocorrect dictionary.
No but Ellen DeGeneres is. That amazes me.
On Sat, Apr 4, 2015 at 1:33 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I like Ellen as much as I am irritated by the Guidices.
Hahaha thanks for the typo, lesbian transport, just perfect
He learned from his mistakes – how to hide his crimes and not get caught. I admire you Joe.
Joe better be happy to have that 5-10 minute walk down his driveway. In a few months the only outside time he’s gonna have is on the yard at prison. A long walk won’t look so bad then will it joe .
I thought for sure they would have been tossed outta that house by now. What happened to the mandatory downsizing? I get there is no equity in the house, but TAKE THE DAMN HOUSE. I don’t think it is even on the market anymore.
On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 9:37 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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If New Jersey is like NY it takes forever to foreclose on a house and then after foreclosure process starts, you have like 19 months before you absolutely have to leave the premises. Teresa was working her butt off so it’s probably not even in foreclosure. I know they were wrong and I’m glad there doing time however, I still feel sorry for the girls. Their memory of the life they once had is now embedded and that’s rough.
Drive to the end of their driveway?? It looked long but really not that long. Not friggin miles!! Jesus.
I remember a conversation where Teresa told Melissa not to tell the Wakilies how they got mortgage loans to flip houses, before the housing bubble crash. Melissa brought it up at the first reunion.
Funny how many housewives has aledgely been involved in this mortgage scheme. Glad your feeling better
I remember that as well. Teresa also said something like whatever Joe did Joey followed him. Like when Joe got into construction so did Joey. And joe taught him how to flip houses. Tamara is right Teresa is mad because the Gorga’s didn’t get caught
It’s so funny how Teresa and Joe made fun of Kathy and Richie (“…she got her 1st designer purse at 40…he JUST owns a gas station”) and they seem to be doing well.
The Giudice’s lives seem to consist solely in rationalizing their bad behavior, from “simple” homophobia to high stakes fraud and thievery.
I used to ‘love’ and admire Teresa. I found here to be ditzy but lovable, fiercely loyal and a bit eccentric. I even enjoyed watching her melodrama and scene stealing antics when she was the comedy villain on RHNJ. Now, I see that she and her developmentally slow husband are just trashy, pretentious and entitled fools. Caroline was right and had good reason to say ‘I can’t look at you.’ Teresa’s sentence should be longer and she should not be allowed to pose for photos in the national press. What a mockery of the criminal justice system. Joe should also have an extended sentence. Crime should not pay.
Nailed it.
I’m disappointed that he didn’t mention Rosie as someone who checks in on the girls. That was her whole storyline last season wasn’t it?